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Dallas DA candidate not ready to concede after Democratic primary with razor-thin margin

Longtime state district judge John Creuzot is ahead of Elizabeth Davis Frizell by just 516 votes, and a key supporter of hers has suggested a recount is in order.

District Attorney candidate Elizabeth Frizell speaks to her supporters during her election party at Delta Charlieâs Bar & Grill in Dallas, Texas on March 6, 2018.(Lawrence Jenkins / Special Contributor)

Frizell’s campaign has not commented on whether she will ask for a recount or concede the race.

On Wednesday morning, her campaign simply said, “No comment at this time.”

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Both candidates pledged to reform the county’s criminal justice system — from changing the cash bail system to emphasizing treatment alternatives for criminals with a history of drug abuse and mental illness.

The official winner of the Democratic primary will face incumbent Faith Johnson in the November general election.

The Republican was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in December 2016 after former DA Susan Hawk resigned to focus on her health.